Re: [APML] New Images, Galactic Center

[astropix@att.net]

 Stef...

     I couldn't resist the opportunity to play with a Schmidt image... yours!
I use Picture Window Pro, and after downloading the Galactic Center pic I 
looked at it in Grey/Brightness Curve to check the dynamic range... it came up 
short on the Low (dark) end of the histogram. After stretching it out, I opened 
it in Color/Curves and selected RGB color space. The red channel was clipped on 
both ends *and* at the mid-tone peak. I played with the curves a little and 
then increased the saturation using HSV and preserving both hi and low ends.

     The result can temporarily be viewed here ----------------------->

          http://home.att.net/~astropix/Stef_s_Galactic_Center.html

     Perhaps try rescanning with different settings and shoot for full dynamic 
range without clipping any color channels... check for these things before any 
other processing. I'm sure others can get even more than I have with the scan 
you've got but, the focus and guiding are so good... I'd think it worth another 
scan.

 Thanks For Indulging Me...

 Geoff Powers   :O)




 
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> Hi,
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> I have uploaded new images to my website. Have a look at the new section.
> http://www.cometchaser.de
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> Any comments ?
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> 
> Stefan Beck
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